Welcome to Visalia Transit!

The City of Visalia's Transit Division operates numerous mass transit services. Travel conveniently from neighborhoods to major shopping centers, local schools, medical offices, and work sites on Visalia Transit fixed-route. For those who need curb side pick-up and drop-offs, Dial-A-Ride para-transit services can get you there. Youth can also get from schools to near-by recreation centers via the Loop Bus. And if you are looking to enjoy the majestic Sequoia National Park, the city operates Sequoia Shuttle from Memorial Day Weekend through early September. If you need more information about other public transportation options in Tulare County, call the Greenline transit information call center.

"Visalia Transit is a leader in applying new technology and innovative solutions toward future progress in improving the value, efficiency, and effectiveness of its services and the economic vitality of the community. Visalia Transit's services keep pace with growth in populations and incorporate new areas, while maintaining efficiency and effectiveness throughout the system. Visalia Transit provides leadership for public transportation services in the City of Visalia and partnering communities."

History

Initiated by the City of Visalia in 1981, the Visalia Transit (VT) public transit system provides fixed-route and demand-response transit services within the Visalia Urbanized Area.An estimated population of 133,151 resides within Visalia Transit's 40 square mile service area. Visalia Towne Trolley was introduced in November, 1998 to provide trolley bus service in the downtown Visalia area.

The City finances Visalia Transit through a combination of fare revenues, Tulare County's Measure R, Transportation Development Act (sales tax), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 funds, among other state, federal, and local grants/revenues.

Visalia Transit is constantly striving to improve its service, expand offerings, and meet the needs of all passengers. Please visit the Visalia Transit Planning page for more information on the system planning efforts undertaken by Visalia Transit.